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Two Nigerians arrested for allegedly trafficking three for prostitution in Ghana
Chidemma Nweke, a 24-year-old sex worker, and Mercy Francis, a 27-year-old trader, were accused of trafficking the victims from Nigeria to Ghana.
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CHRAJ pushes for human rights in school curriculum
This came to light when a three-member delegation from the Commission recently discussed this possibility with the Minister of Education, Dr. Yaw Adu-Twum.
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Crime
Mahama pardons 863 convicts to mark Ghana’s 70th Independence Anniversary
A statement issued on Monday, October 5, said the gesture was intended to commemorate the anniversary through an act of mercy and national reflection.
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Crime
Osino landlord arrested for selling home to galamsey operators
The arrest, which has caused widespread outrage among residents, was made on Tuesday, October 7, during a joint operation led by District Chief Executive (DCE) Mercy Korang in collaboration with National Security operatives.
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Courts
Man sings for mercy at Accra Circuit Court, acquitted and discharged
Lamptey, a laborer, performed two self-composed songs, pleading for mercy. One of the songs featured lyrics like, “Court two judge, grant me justice, court judge grant me freedom...”
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Court issues bench warrant for civil servant over alleged road contract fraud
Mercy Lillian Danquah, 38, is said to have collected GHC100,000.00 as a contract fee under the pretext of securing the complainant with the contract in September 2021.
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Supreme Court News
Contempt of court: Kpessa Whyte cautioned and discharged by Supreme Court
When he appeared in court, the contemnor, an Associate Professor at the University of Ghana, initially pleaded not guilty to the charge of contempt.
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Courts
Having picture, name in funeral brochure not enough proof of marriage-Court tells woman
The case of the appellant, Madam Mercy Blanc in the case against Administrators of the deceased Selwyn Okoe Boye’s estate, was anchored on the claim that she was a surviving spouse
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Teshie site theft case: Labourer gets GH¢50,000 bail over alleged cable haul
Derrick Larbi Nmetteh pleaded not guilty to charges including unlawful entry, stealing and causing damage.
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Courts
Chinese national, six casino staff in court over GH¢440k gaming fraud at Osu
The accused — Mu Shuai, along with Rudolph Ayin, Loveland Odamtten Okpoti, Joseph Addo Narh, Ibrahim Tijani, Kelvin Baidoo, and Elijah Larbi — all pleaded not guilty to charges of conspiracy and fraud.
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Three jailed 50 years over attempted robbery in Assin North
The three—Francis Baidoo, a 30-year-old driver; Wisdom Aleki, a 24-year-old tricycle rider; and Mohammed Baba, a 38-year-old Nigerian beautician—pleaded not guilty but were convicted at the end of their trial.
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Courts
Judge sitting on Fanteakwa North Parliamentary case recuses himself
The judge disclosed his origins in Begoro, the district capital of Fanteakwa North, and shared that his wife and family also hail from the area.
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Supreme Court News
Supreme Court dismisses James Quayson’s motion against Court of Appeal
Delivering its ruling on Wednesday, May 11, 2022, the five-member panel presided over by Justice Jones Dotse noted that the application lacks merit thus dismissed the same.
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Supreme Court News
Court of Appeal acted arbitrarily; restore processes - Hon.Quayson to SC
Hon. Quayson argues that the Court of Appeal acted arbitrarily by striking out appeal processes before it because his lawyers had prompted the court of a pending motion.
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General
Anglican priest’s ‘holy’ kiss video: It’s time for women, girls sexually harassed in churches to come out-FIDA Ghana
“Needless to say, sexual harassment is gender-based violence and a violation of the human rights of girls and women and is prohibited in the 1992 Constitution, the Domestic Violence Act and the Labour Act.
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Anglican Church investigates Priest who kissed 3 female students during church service
Social media went berserk on Monday [August 16] evening when users circulated a video in which the priest was seen committing the act to loud cheers from sections of the students.
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Crime
E/R: Man ‘kills wife’, dumps mutilated body on dumping site
A young man believed to be 24-years-old identified only as Isaac has allegedly murdered his ‘wife’ and deposited the mutilated body on a dumping site.
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Ensure stronger protection of workers' rights, dignity-Labour Minister
Speaking in Accra on Friday at the launch of a human rights advocacy campaign at the Mövenpick Ambassador Hotel, Dr Pelpuo reminded employers of the sacrifices employees make daily to drive productivity.
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General
32nd Christof Heyns Moot Court Competition: KNUST to host 61 Law faculties
Last year, the KNUST Faculty of Law Team won the contest in Cairo, Egypt
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General
CHRAJ says it resolved 95% of cases received in 2021
A majority of these cases were related to the Commission's human rights mandate
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